Select the Correct Statement About Equilibrium

question 65

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about equilibrium.

• A) The weight of the endolymph contained within the semicircular canals against the maculae is responsible for static equilibrium.
• B) Hair cells of both types of equilibrium hyperpolarize only, resulting in an increased rate of impulse transmission.
• C) Cristae respond to angular acceleration and deceleration.
• D) Due to dynamic equilibrium, movement can be perceived if rotation of the body continues at a constant rate.

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Definitions:

Hindbrain

A region at the lower back part of the brain that controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate, and includes structures like the cerebellum and medulla oblongata.

Midbrain

A key area located within the brainstem, crucial for coordinating motor movements, especially eye movements, and involved in processing sound and visual information.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as perception, thought, and voluntary movement.